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Jansen homers again as the Blue Jays beat slumping AL West-leading Texas 2-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Danny Jansen homered for the third time in two games, Kevin Gausman worked six innings to win his fourth consecutive decision and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping AL Wes...
Jun 16, 2023
'We know what's at stake': Manitoba minibus drivers say safety paramount for seniors
For seniors in communities across Manitoba, minibuses or handivans are essential means of travel. "Without the use of the handivan as a service, there isn't much else for seniors who are in wheelchair...
Jun 16, 2023
Canadians dispatch Hungary to reach round of 16 at World Cup of Darts
FRANKFURT - Canada improved to 2-0-0 at the 450,000-pound ($762,360) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts on Friday, dispatching Hungary 4-1. The 12th-seeded Canadians missed three match darts before Je...
Jun 16, 2023
Home and camper on the wish list for Victoria, B.C., couple after $35M lotto win
VANCOUVER - A couple from Victoria, B.C., are $35 million richer after claiming the whopping sum at a B.C. Lottery Corp. celebration in Vancouver. Lahsen Rezrazi and Debbie Ramsay say they plan on buy...
Jun 16, 2023
Home and camper on the wish list for Victoria, B.C., couple after $35M lotto win
VANCOUVER - A couple from Victoria, B.C., are $35 million richer after claiming the whopping sum at a B.C. Lottery Corp. celebration in Vancouver. Lahsen Rezrazi and Debbie Ramsay say they plan on buy...
Jun 16, 2023
Renewable diesel refinery is first in Canada, completed in B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Construction has been completed on a stand-alone renewable diesel refinery in British Columbia, the first of its kind in Canada. Officials, including Premier David Eby, were in P...
Jun 16, 2023
Vancouver Canucks buy out defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have bought out Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract, making the defenceman an unrestricted free agent. Ekman-Larsson has four years and US$29 million remaining on an eigh...
Jun 16, 2023
99% drop in Ozempic shipments to U.S. residents after B.C. introduces restrictions
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says there's been a 99 per cent drop in the number of online Ozempic prescriptions filled by Americans from pharmacies in that province since it introduced r...
Jun 16, 2023
'We're not seeing lot of open flames;' progress continues against Cameron Bluffs fire
NANAIMO - Crews are getting the upper hand on a wildfire churning through high-terrain timber above Cameron Lake west of Whiskey Creek. Downgraded from an out-of-control fire to one that is considered...
Jun 16, 2023
DeVos made history at 2000 Gold Cup, now hopes to see Canada men lift another cup
Jason deVos knows all about making history in CONCACAF. As captain, he lifted the Gold Cup trophy after Canada upset Colombia 2-0 in the 2000 final. Now Canada Soccer's interim general secretary, deVo...
Jun 16, 2023